Note : stain and cut appears on this banknote.
Singapore 5 Dollars Orchid Series Banknote (1967-1973)
Features:
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Issuer: Singapore
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Issuing Entity: Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore
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Period: Republic (1965-date)
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Type: Standard Circulation Banknotes
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Value: 5 Dollars (SGD)
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Currency: Singapore Dollar (1967-date)
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Years of Issue: 1967-1973
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Composition: Paper
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Dimensions: 127 × 71 mm
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Shape: Rectangular
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Catalog Number: N#208124
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Reference: P# 2
Design Details:
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Obverse:
- Features the vibrant Vanda T.M.A. Orchid, a symbol of Singapore's botanical heritage.
- Includes the text "Singapore" in the four official languages: English, Malay (Singapura), Mandarin (新加坡), and Tamil (சிங்கப்பூர்), reflecting Singapore's multicultural identity.
- The national motto, "Majulah Singapura" (Onward Singapore), is prominently displayed.
- Other elements include the denomination, the Minister for Finance's signature, and the note's legal tender status.
- Security features include the Singapore Arms and a watermark of a lion's head.
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Reverse:
- Depicts a bustling scene on the Singapore River, capturing the vibrant trade and economic activity during the nation's early years.
- The lettering "Singapore" is displayed prominently.
Printer:
- Produced by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990), renowned for its high-quality printing.
Additional Information:
- This note is part of Singapore's first-ever series of banknotes, known as the Orchid Series, consisting of nine denominations.
- The design is characterized by a central orchid spray on the obverse and a Singapore landmark on the reverse.
- Each note features a vertical security thread for added protection, with the $10,000 note in this series uniquely having two security threads.
Collector's Note:
The Orchid Series is highly sought after by collectors for its historical significance and artistic design, marking Singapore's journey as a young republic.
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